Atlético Madrid secured a 1-0 victory against Girona.
Girona’s Second-Half Push
The second half saw Girona attempting to level the score. Cristhian Stuani missed a left-footed shot from the centre of the box, assisted by Claudio Echeverri. Girona were awarded a corner after Robin Le Normand conceded.
Fran Beltrán’s right-footed shot from outside the box was blocked. Jan Oblak saved Claudio Echeverri’s right-footed shot from the centre of the box, which was assisted by Cristhian Stuani.
Girona continued to apply pressure, earning several corners conceded by Robin Le Normand, Clément Lenglet and Koke. Azzedine Ounahi’s right-footed shot from outside the box was saved by Jan Oblak.
Late Game Action and Cards
The fourth official added three minutes of added time. Azzedine Ounahi committed a foul on Javier Morcillo, giving Atlético Madrid a free kick in their defensive half. Koke missed a right-footed shot from outside the box. Viktor Tsygankov also missed a left-footed shot from outside the box following a corner.
Cristhian Stuani had another attempt from the centre of the box that went just wide, assisted by Viktor Tsygankov. Claudio Echeverri’s right-footed shot from outside the box was blocked, assisted by Azzedine Ounahi.
Javier Morcillo received a yellow card for a foul. Claudio Echeverri won a free kick after being fouled by Javier Morcillo.
Injury Concerns
Alejandro Francés left the match injured after Girona had already made all their substitutions.